Agriculture Case Study
O’Shea Farms 250kwp Solar Photovoltaic System
3cea helped generate renewable energy on O’Shea Farms by delivering on a targeted energy saving project.
3cea helped generate renewable energy on O’Shea Farms by delivering on a targeted energy saving project.
O’Shea Farms
Design, installation and commissioning of a 250kW solar photovoltaic (PV) installation for cold storage on site
Internal
SEAI BEC 2015 programme
€57,500
€287,500
€687,500
8.5 years
With a large oil and fleet demand for manufacturing bulk GGBS (cement) at their plant in Kilkenny, O’Brien Cement management is concerned about promoting a sustainable energy practice while meeting its daily business objectives. However, after successfully installing their new burner and optimizing their manufacturing process the benefits and cost savings were clear.
The 3 Counties Energy Agency (3cea), through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s Better Energy Communities programme, is helping by administering state-wide funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
ANNUAL ENERGY (KWH) | ANNUAL VALUE (€) | ANNUAL CO2 (TONNES) | |
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IMPORTS BEFORE PROJECT | 1,901,181kWh | € 274,340 | 349 tonnes |
IMPORTS AFTER PROJECT | 1,692,051kWh | € 247,153 | 310 tonnes |
SAVINGS | 210,000 kWh | € 27,000 | 39 tonnes |